Policy Manual sample

MDT Home Health Care Agency, Inc. REFUSAL OF CARE Our Agency honor the patient’s right to make decisions about medical care, accept or refuse medical care, patient resuscitation, surgical treatment and the right to formulate an Advance Directive. PURPOSE: To establish a process for the patient/client to exercise the right to refuse service or treatment. POLICY: The right of the patient/client to refuse treatment is respected and documented in a manner that facilitates communication of such a decision. PROCEDURE: 1. When a patient/client declines care or treatment, the determination is made after an attempt has been made to explain the risks and benefits of such a decision and the consequences of it. 2. An explanation of the risks, benefits, and consequences of a refusal of care is provided to the patient client and documented in the clinical record. 3. When treatment decisions are made by a legal representative, an explanation of the risks, benefits, and consequences are provided and documented in the clinical record. 4. The physician is notified of the patient’s/client’s decision to decline care or treatment. 5. Refusal of care determinations are respected to the extent permitted under applicable state law. Home Health Agency Policies A-117